The hills north of Verona produce Amarone, Valpolicella Classico, and Ripasso wines. The region starts 8km from the city center. Most cantine require advance booking for tastings — expect to pay 15-30 euros for a flight of 4-5 wines with cheese. Cantina Valpolicella Negrar (Via Ca’ Salgari 2) offers walk-in tastings. Bus 21 from Verona station reaches San Pietro in Cariano in 30 minutes. Half-day tours start at 45 euros per person.
Soave Castle and Wine Town
The walled town of Soave sits 23km east of Verona, reachable by ATV bus 130 in 40 minutes. The Scaliger castle (Castello di Soave) costs 8 euros and includes a walk along the ramparts with vineyard views. Cantina di Soave (Viale Vittoria 100) offers free tastings. The medieval walls are among Italy’s best-preserved.
Verona Card — Museum Passes and Savings
The Verona Card costs 20 euros for 24 hours or 25 euros for 48 hours. It covers entry to the Arena, Juliet’s House museum, Torre dei Lamberti, Castelvecchio, San Zeno, and the Teatro Romano, plus free ATV bus travel within the city. Buy it at any included attraction, tourist offices (Via Leoncino 61 or the train station), or online. If you visit 3 or more paid attractions, the card pays for itself. It also includes discounted entry to the Giusti Garden. Arena opera tickets are not included. For more practical advice, consult the Verona travel tips guide.
Italy’s largest lake starts 25km west of Verona. Peschiera del Garda is accessible by regional train from Verona Porta Nuova in 15 minutes (3.60 euros each way). ATV bus 162/163 runs to Garda town in about 50 minutes. In summer, ferries connect all lakeside towns. Peschiera has sandy beaches, waterfront restaurants, and a 16th-century fortress. Lake water temperature reaches 22°C (72°F) in July-August, swimmable from June through September.
Valpolicella Wine Region
The hills north of Verona produce Amarone, Valpolicella Classico, and Ripasso wines. The region starts 8km from the city center. Most cantine require advance booking for tastings — expect to pay 15-30 euros for a flight of 4-5 wines with cheese. Cantina Valpolicella Negrar (Via Ca’ Salgari 2) offers walk-in tastings. Bus 21 from Verona station reaches San Pietro in Cariano in 30 minutes. Half-day tours start at 45 euros per person.
Soave Castle and Wine Town
The walled town of Soave sits 23km east of Verona, reachable by ATV bus 130 in 40 minutes. The Scaliger castle (Castello di Soave) costs 8 euros and includes a walk along the ramparts with vineyard views. Cantina di Soave (Viale Vittoria 100) offers free tastings. The medieval walls are among Italy’s best-preserved.
Verona Card — Museum Passes and Savings
The Verona Card costs 20 euros for 24 hours or 25 euros for 48 hours. It covers entry to the Arena, Juliet’s House museum, Torre dei Lamberti, Castelvecchio, San Zeno, and the Teatro Romano, plus free ATV bus travel within the city. Buy it at any included attraction, tourist offices (Via Leoncino 61 or the train station), or online. If you visit 3 or more paid attractions, the card pays for itself. It also includes discounted entry to the Giusti Garden. Arena opera tickets are not included. For more practical advice, consult the Verona travel tips guide.
Piazza San Zeno 2. This 12th-century Romanesque basilica is Verona’s most important church, with a rose window, bronze doors featuring 48 biblical panels, and Mantegna’s San Zeno Altarpiece inside. Entry costs 3 euros. Open Monday-Saturday 8:30-18:00, Sunday 13:00-18:00. The adjacent cloister is included. The crypt holds Saint Zeno’s tomb. It’s a 15-minute walk from the Arena or take bus 32 from the station.
Day Trips from Verona
Lake Garda — Peschiera del Garda
Italy’s largest lake starts 25km west of Verona. Peschiera del Garda is accessible by regional train from Verona Porta Nuova in 15 minutes (3.60 euros each way). ATV bus 162/163 runs to Garda town in about 50 minutes. In summer, ferries connect all lakeside towns. Peschiera has sandy beaches, waterfront restaurants, and a 16th-century fortress. Lake water temperature reaches 22°C (72°F) in July-August, swimmable from June through September.
Valpolicella Wine Region
The hills north of Verona produce Amarone, Valpolicella Classico, and Ripasso wines. The region starts 8km from the city center. Most cantine require advance booking for tastings — expect to pay 15-30 euros for a flight of 4-5 wines with cheese. Cantina Valpolicella Negrar (Via Ca’ Salgari 2) offers walk-in tastings. Bus 21 from Verona station reaches San Pietro in Cariano in 30 minutes. Half-day tours start at 45 euros per person.
Soave Castle and Wine Town
The walled town of Soave sits 23km east of Verona, reachable by ATV bus 130 in 40 minutes. The Scaliger castle (Castello di Soave) costs 8 euros and includes a walk along the ramparts with vineyard views. Cantina di Soave (Viale Vittoria 100) offers free tastings. The medieval walls are among Italy’s best-preserved.
Verona Card — Museum Passes and Savings
The Verona Card costs 20 euros for 24 hours or 25 euros for 48 hours. It covers entry to the Arena, Juliet’s House museum, Torre dei Lamberti, Castelvecchio, San Zeno, and the Teatro Romano, plus free ATV bus travel within the city. Buy it at any included attraction, tourist offices (Via Leoncino 61 or the train station), or online. If you visit 3 or more paid attractions, the card pays for itself. It also includes discounted entry to the Giusti Garden. Arena opera tickets are not included. For more practical advice, consult the Verona travel tips guide.
Piazza delle Erbe is Verona’s main square, built on the former Roman forum. Daily market stalls sell fruit, souvenirs, and leather goods from 8:00-18:00. The 84m Torre dei Lamberti at the north end costs 6 euros to climb (368 steps) or 8 euros with the elevator. Open daily 10:00-18:00 (until 20:00 in summer). From the top you’ll see across red-tiled rooftops to the Alps on clear days. The nearby Piazza dei Signori has a statue of Dante, who lived in Verona during his exile from Florence.
Basilica of San Zeno Maggiore
Piazza San Zeno 2. This 12th-century Romanesque basilica is Verona’s most important church, with a rose window, bronze doors featuring 48 biblical panels, and Mantegna’s San Zeno Altarpiece inside. Entry costs 3 euros. Open Monday-Saturday 8:30-18:00, Sunday 13:00-18:00. The adjacent cloister is included. The crypt holds Saint Zeno’s tomb. It’s a 15-minute walk from the Arena or take bus 32 from the station.
Day Trips from Verona
Lake Garda — Peschiera del Garda
Italy’s largest lake starts 25km west of Verona. Peschiera del Garda is accessible by regional train from Verona Porta Nuova in 15 minutes (3.60 euros each way). ATV bus 162/163 runs to Garda town in about 50 minutes. In summer, ferries connect all lakeside towns. Peschiera has sandy beaches, waterfront restaurants, and a 16th-century fortress. Lake water temperature reaches 22°C (72°F) in July-August, swimmable from June through September.
Valpolicella Wine Region
The hills north of Verona produce Amarone, Valpolicella Classico, and Ripasso wines. The region starts 8km from the city center. Most cantine require advance booking for tastings — expect to pay 15-30 euros for a flight of 4-5 wines with cheese. Cantina Valpolicella Negrar (Via Ca’ Salgari 2) offers walk-in tastings. Bus 21 from Verona station reaches San Pietro in Cariano in 30 minutes. Half-day tours start at 45 euros per person.
Soave Castle and Wine Town
The walled town of Soave sits 23km east of Verona, reachable by ATV bus 130 in 40 minutes. The Scaliger castle (Castello di Soave) costs 8 euros and includes a walk along the ramparts with vineyard views. Cantina di Soave (Viale Vittoria 100) offers free tastings. The medieval walls are among Italy’s best-preserved.
Verona Card — Museum Passes and Savings
The Verona Card costs 20 euros for 24 hours or 25 euros for 48 hours. It covers entry to the Arena, Juliet’s House museum, Torre dei Lamberti, Castelvecchio, San Zeno, and the Teatro Romano, plus free ATV bus travel within the city. Buy it at any included attraction, tourist offices (Via Leoncino 61 or the train station), or online. If you visit 3 or more paid attractions, the card pays for itself. It also includes discounted entry to the Giusti Garden. Arena opera tickets are not included. For more practical advice, consult the Verona travel tips guide.
Corso Castelvecchio 2. This 14th-century Scaliger fortress houses the city’s main art museum with works by Pisanello, Bellini, and Veronese. The museum ticket costs 6 euros and includes rampart access with Adige River views. The attached Ponte Scaligero bridge was rebuilt after WWII using original bricks recovered from the riverbed. The bridge is free to walk across and offers the best photo angle of Castelvecchio from the opposite bank. Museum open Tuesday-Sunday 8:30-19:30.
Piazza delle Erbe and Torre dei Lamberti
Piazza delle Erbe is Verona’s main square, built on the former Roman forum. Daily market stalls sell fruit, souvenirs, and leather goods from 8:00-18:00. The 84m Torre dei Lamberti at the north end costs 6 euros to climb (368 steps) or 8 euros with the elevator. Open daily 10:00-18:00 (until 20:00 in summer). From the top you’ll see across red-tiled rooftops to the Alps on clear days. The nearby Piazza dei Signori has a statue of Dante, who lived in Verona during his exile from Florence.
Basilica of San Zeno Maggiore
Piazza San Zeno 2. This 12th-century Romanesque basilica is Verona’s most important church, with a rose window, bronze doors featuring 48 biblical panels, and Mantegna’s San Zeno Altarpiece inside. Entry costs 3 euros. Open Monday-Saturday 8:30-18:00, Sunday 13:00-18:00. The adjacent cloister is included. The crypt holds Saint Zeno’s tomb. It’s a 15-minute walk from the Arena or take bus 32 from the station.
Day Trips from Verona
Lake Garda — Peschiera del Garda
Italy’s largest lake starts 25km west of Verona. Peschiera del Garda is accessible by regional train from Verona Porta Nuova in 15 minutes (3.60 euros each way). ATV bus 162/163 runs to Garda town in about 50 minutes. In summer, ferries connect all lakeside towns. Peschiera has sandy beaches, waterfront restaurants, and a 16th-century fortress. Lake water temperature reaches 22°C (72°F) in July-August, swimmable from June through September.
Valpolicella Wine Region
The hills north of Verona produce Amarone, Valpolicella Classico, and Ripasso wines. The region starts 8km from the city center. Most cantine require advance booking for tastings — expect to pay 15-30 euros for a flight of 4-5 wines with cheese. Cantina Valpolicella Negrar (Via Ca’ Salgari 2) offers walk-in tastings. Bus 21 from Verona station reaches San Pietro in Cariano in 30 minutes. Half-day tours start at 45 euros per person.
Soave Castle and Wine Town
The walled town of Soave sits 23km east of Verona, reachable by ATV bus 130 in 40 minutes. The Scaliger castle (Castello di Soave) costs 8 euros and includes a walk along the ramparts with vineyard views. Cantina di Soave (Viale Vittoria 100) offers free tastings. The medieval walls are among Italy’s best-preserved.
Verona Card — Museum Passes and Savings
The Verona Card costs 20 euros for 24 hours or 25 euros for 48 hours. It covers entry to the Arena, Juliet’s House museum, Torre dei Lamberti, Castelvecchio, San Zeno, and the Teatro Romano, plus free ATV bus travel within the city. Buy it at any included attraction, tourist offices (Via Leoncino 61 or the train station), or online. If you visit 3 or more paid attractions, the card pays for itself. It also includes discounted entry to the Giusti Garden. Arena opera tickets are not included. For more practical advice, consult the Verona travel tips guide.
Via Cappello 23. The 13th-century building with the famous balcony draws over 2 million visitors annually. Entry to the courtyard is free (where the bronze Juliet statue stands and the love-letter wall is). The museum inside costs 6 euros and includes period furnishings, frescoes, and the balcony you can photograph yourself on. Open Tuesday-Sunday 8:30-19:30, Mondays 13:30-19:30. Arrive before 9:00 for photos without crowds — by 10:30 the courtyard is packed. The statue’s right breast is rubbed for luck; local authorities discourage this but it continues anyway.
Castelvecchio and Ponte Scaligero
Corso Castelvecchio 2. This 14th-century Scaliger fortress houses the city’s main art museum with works by Pisanello, Bellini, and Veronese. The museum ticket costs 6 euros and includes rampart access with Adige River views. The attached Ponte Scaligero bridge was rebuilt after WWII using original bricks recovered from the riverbed. The bridge is free to walk across and offers the best photo angle of Castelvecchio from the opposite bank. Museum open Tuesday-Sunday 8:30-19:30.
Piazza delle Erbe and Torre dei Lamberti
Piazza delle Erbe is Verona’s main square, built on the former Roman forum. Daily market stalls sell fruit, souvenirs, and leather goods from 8:00-18:00. The 84m Torre dei Lamberti at the north end costs 6 euros to climb (368 steps) or 8 euros with the elevator. Open daily 10:00-18:00 (until 20:00 in summer). From the top you’ll see across red-tiled rooftops to the Alps on clear days. The nearby Piazza dei Signori has a statue of Dante, who lived in Verona during his exile from Florence.
Basilica of San Zeno Maggiore
Piazza San Zeno 2. This 12th-century Romanesque basilica is Verona’s most important church, with a rose window, bronze doors featuring 48 biblical panels, and Mantegna’s San Zeno Altarpiece inside. Entry costs 3 euros. Open Monday-Saturday 8:30-18:00, Sunday 13:00-18:00. The adjacent cloister is included. The crypt holds Saint Zeno’s tomb. It’s a 15-minute walk from the Arena or take bus 32 from the station.
Day Trips from Verona
Lake Garda — Peschiera del Garda
Italy’s largest lake starts 25km west of Verona. Peschiera del Garda is accessible by regional train from Verona Porta Nuova in 15 minutes (3.60 euros each way). ATV bus 162/163 runs to Garda town in about 50 minutes. In summer, ferries connect all lakeside towns. Peschiera has sandy beaches, waterfront restaurants, and a 16th-century fortress. Lake water temperature reaches 22°C (72°F) in July-August, swimmable from June through September.
Valpolicella Wine Region
The hills north of Verona produce Amarone, Valpolicella Classico, and Ripasso wines. The region starts 8km from the city center. Most cantine require advance booking for tastings — expect to pay 15-30 euros for a flight of 4-5 wines with cheese. Cantina Valpolicella Negrar (Via Ca’ Salgari 2) offers walk-in tastings. Bus 21 from Verona station reaches San Pietro in Cariano in 30 minutes. Half-day tours start at 45 euros per person.
Soave Castle and Wine Town
The walled town of Soave sits 23km east of Verona, reachable by ATV bus 130 in 40 minutes. The Scaliger castle (Castello di Soave) costs 8 euros and includes a walk along the ramparts with vineyard views. Cantina di Soave (Viale Vittoria 100) offers free tastings. The medieval walls are among Italy’s best-preserved.
Verona Card — Museum Passes and Savings
The Verona Card costs 20 euros for 24 hours or 25 euros for 48 hours. It covers entry to the Arena, Juliet’s House museum, Torre dei Lamberti, Castelvecchio, San Zeno, and the Teatro Romano, plus free ATV bus travel within the city. Buy it at any included attraction, tourist offices (Via Leoncino 61 or the train station), or online. If you visit 3 or more paid attractions, the card pays for itself. It also includes discounted entry to the Giusti Garden. Arena opera tickets are not included. For more practical advice, consult the Verona travel tips guide.
Piazza Bra 1. This Roman amphitheater from 30 AD is the third-largest in Italy after Rome’s Colosseum and Capua’s arena. It seats 22,000 for the summer opera festival and 15,000 for concerts. Day visits cost 10 euros (reduced 7.50) and let you walk the stone seating tiers for views over Piazza Bra. Open Tuesday-Sunday 8:30-19:30 (last entry 18:30), with shorter hours November-February (8:30-17:30, closed Mondays). Buy tickets at the entrance or online to skip the queue. The stone seats get hot by midday in summer — visit before 10:00 or after 17:00.
Casa di Giulietta (Juliet’s House)
Via Cappello 23. The 13th-century building with the famous balcony draws over 2 million visitors annually. Entry to the courtyard is free (where the bronze Juliet statue stands and the love-letter wall is). The museum inside costs 6 euros and includes period furnishings, frescoes, and the balcony you can photograph yourself on. Open Tuesday-Sunday 8:30-19:30, Mondays 13:30-19:30. Arrive before 9:00 for photos without crowds — by 10:30 the courtyard is packed. The statue’s right breast is rubbed for luck; local authorities discourage this but it continues anyway.
Castelvecchio and Ponte Scaligero
Corso Castelvecchio 2. This 14th-century Scaliger fortress houses the city’s main art museum with works by Pisanello, Bellini, and Veronese. The museum ticket costs 6 euros and includes rampart access with Adige River views. The attached Ponte Scaligero bridge was rebuilt after WWII using original bricks recovered from the riverbed. The bridge is free to walk across and offers the best photo angle of Castelvecchio from the opposite bank. Museum open Tuesday-Sunday 8:30-19:30.
Piazza delle Erbe and Torre dei Lamberti
Piazza delle Erbe is Verona’s main square, built on the former Roman forum. Daily market stalls sell fruit, souvenirs, and leather goods from 8:00-18:00. The 84m Torre dei Lamberti at the north end costs 6 euros to climb (368 steps) or 8 euros with the elevator. Open daily 10:00-18:00 (until 20:00 in summer). From the top you’ll see across red-tiled rooftops to the Alps on clear days. The nearby Piazza dei Signori has a statue of Dante, who lived in Verona during his exile from Florence.
Basilica of San Zeno Maggiore
Piazza San Zeno 2. This 12th-century Romanesque basilica is Verona’s most important church, with a rose window, bronze doors featuring 48 biblical panels, and Mantegna’s San Zeno Altarpiece inside. Entry costs 3 euros. Open Monday-Saturday 8:30-18:00, Sunday 13:00-18:00. The adjacent cloister is included. The crypt holds Saint Zeno’s tomb. It’s a 15-minute walk from the Arena or take bus 32 from the station.
Day Trips from Verona
Lake Garda — Peschiera del Garda
Italy’s largest lake starts 25km west of Verona. Peschiera del Garda is accessible by regional train from Verona Porta Nuova in 15 minutes (3.60 euros each way). ATV bus 162/163 runs to Garda town in about 50 minutes. In summer, ferries connect all lakeside towns. Peschiera has sandy beaches, waterfront restaurants, and a 16th-century fortress. Lake water temperature reaches 22°C (72°F) in July-August, swimmable from June through September.
Valpolicella Wine Region
The hills north of Verona produce Amarone, Valpolicella Classico, and Ripasso wines. The region starts 8km from the city center. Most cantine require advance booking for tastings — expect to pay 15-30 euros for a flight of 4-5 wines with cheese. Cantina Valpolicella Negrar (Via Ca’ Salgari 2) offers walk-in tastings. Bus 21 from Verona station reaches San Pietro in Cariano in 30 minutes. Half-day tours start at 45 euros per person.
Soave Castle and Wine Town
The walled town of Soave sits 23km east of Verona, reachable by ATV bus 130 in 40 minutes. The Scaliger castle (Castello di Soave) costs 8 euros and includes a walk along the ramparts with vineyard views. Cantina di Soave (Viale Vittoria 100) offers free tastings. The medieval walls are among Italy’s best-preserved.
Verona Card — Museum Passes and Savings
The Verona Card costs 20 euros for 24 hours or 25 euros for 48 hours. It covers entry to the Arena, Juliet’s House museum, Torre dei Lamberti, Castelvecchio, San Zeno, and the Teatro Romano, plus free ATV bus travel within the city. Buy it at any included attraction, tourist offices (Via Leoncino 61 or the train station), or online. If you visit 3 or more paid attractions, the card pays for itself. It also includes discounted entry to the Giusti Garden. Arena opera tickets are not included. For more practical advice, consult the Verona travel tips guide.
Verona packs Roman, medieval, and Renaissance sights into its UNESCO-listed center more densely than almost any Italian city its size. The city of 260,000 stretches along both banks of the Adige River, with most attractions concentrated in the historic core inside the former Roman walls. Plan on 2-3 full days to cover the major sites, longer if you’re including day trips to Lake Garda or the Valpolicella wine region.
Historic Landmarks and Architecture in Verona
Arena di Verona
Piazza Bra 1. This Roman amphitheater from 30 AD is the third-largest in Italy after Rome’s Colosseum and Capua’s arena. It seats 22,000 for the summer opera festival and 15,000 for concerts. Day visits cost 10 euros (reduced 7.50) and let you walk the stone seating tiers for views over Piazza Bra. Open Tuesday-Sunday 8:30-19:30 (last entry 18:30), with shorter hours November-February (8:30-17:30, closed Mondays). Buy tickets at the entrance or online to skip the queue. The stone seats get hot by midday in summer — visit before 10:00 or after 17:00.
Casa di Giulietta (Juliet’s House)
Via Cappello 23. The 13th-century building with the famous balcony draws over 2 million visitors annually. Entry to the courtyard is free (where the bronze Juliet statue stands and the love-letter wall is). The museum inside costs 6 euros and includes period furnishings, frescoes, and the balcony you can photograph yourself on. Open Tuesday-Sunday 8:30-19:30, Mondays 13:30-19:30. Arrive before 9:00 for photos without crowds — by 10:30 the courtyard is packed. The statue’s right breast is rubbed for luck; local authorities discourage this but it continues anyway.
Castelvecchio and Ponte Scaligero
Corso Castelvecchio 2. This 14th-century Scaliger fortress houses the city’s main art museum with works by Pisanello, Bellini, and Veronese. The museum ticket costs 6 euros and includes rampart access with Adige River views. The attached Ponte Scaligero bridge was rebuilt after WWII using original bricks recovered from the riverbed. The bridge is free to walk across and offers the best photo angle of Castelvecchio from the opposite bank. Museum open Tuesday-Sunday 8:30-19:30.
Piazza delle Erbe and Torre dei Lamberti
Piazza delle Erbe is Verona’s main square, built on the former Roman forum. Daily market stalls sell fruit, souvenirs, and leather goods from 8:00-18:00. The 84m Torre dei Lamberti at the north end costs 6 euros to climb (368 steps) or 8 euros with the elevator. Open daily 10:00-18:00 (until 20:00 in summer). From the top you’ll see across red-tiled rooftops to the Alps on clear days. The nearby Piazza dei Signori has a statue of Dante, who lived in Verona during his exile from Florence.
Basilica of San Zeno Maggiore
Piazza San Zeno 2. This 12th-century Romanesque basilica is Verona’s most important church, with a rose window, bronze doors featuring 48 biblical panels, and Mantegna’s San Zeno Altarpiece inside. Entry costs 3 euros. Open Monday-Saturday 8:30-18:00, Sunday 13:00-18:00. The adjacent cloister is included. The crypt holds Saint Zeno’s tomb. It’s a 15-minute walk from the Arena or take bus 32 from the station.
Day Trips from Verona
Lake Garda — Peschiera del Garda
Italy’s largest lake starts 25km west of Verona. Peschiera del Garda is accessible by regional train from Verona Porta Nuova in 15 minutes (3.60 euros each way). ATV bus 162/163 runs to Garda town in about 50 minutes. In summer, ferries connect all lakeside towns. Peschiera has sandy beaches, waterfront restaurants, and a 16th-century fortress. Lake water temperature reaches 22°C (72°F) in July-August, swimmable from June through September.
Valpolicella Wine Region
The hills north of Verona produce Amarone, Valpolicella Classico, and Ripasso wines. The region starts 8km from the city center. Most cantine require advance booking for tastings — expect to pay 15-30 euros for a flight of 4-5 wines with cheese. Cantina Valpolicella Negrar (Via Ca’ Salgari 2) offers walk-in tastings. Bus 21 from Verona station reaches San Pietro in Cariano in 30 minutes. Half-day tours start at 45 euros per person.
Soave Castle and Wine Town
The walled town of Soave sits 23km east of Verona, reachable by ATV bus 130 in 40 minutes. The Scaliger castle (Castello di Soave) costs 8 euros and includes a walk along the ramparts with vineyard views. Cantina di Soave (Viale Vittoria 100) offers free tastings. The medieval walls are among Italy’s best-preserved.
Verona Card — Museum Passes and Savings
The Verona Card costs 20 euros for 24 hours or 25 euros for 48 hours. It covers entry to the Arena, Juliet’s House museum, Torre dei Lamberti, Castelvecchio, San Zeno, and the Teatro Romano, plus free ATV bus travel within the city. Buy it at any included attraction, tourist offices (Via Leoncino 61 or the train station), or online. If you visit 3 or more paid attractions, the card pays for itself. It also includes discounted entry to the Giusti Garden. Arena opera tickets are not included. For more practical advice, consult the Verona travel tips guide.
